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Sempervivumcalcareum

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Sempervivum calcareum by Galanthophile
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Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Sempervivum (sem-per-VEE-vum)
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Species
calcareum (kal-KAR-ee-um)
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Synonym
Sempervivum tectorum var. calcareum
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Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
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6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
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Alpines and Rock Gardens
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